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!Hay un monton de anuncios en esta edicion del BOLE!
(Gracias a todos los que me los enviaron.) Espero que
todos tengan unos minutos para leerlas. Hay muchas
cosas interesantes: intercambios, clases para el
verano, trabajos, peliculas... bueno - no voy a ocupar
mas tiempo... !hay que leer los anuncios! :-)
Brenda
I. CONO SUR EVENT - APRIL 27
II. ELECTION OF CHAPTER OFFICERS FOR 2003
III: EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY
IV. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SUMMER INTENSIVE
INSTITUTE FOR SECONDARY SPANISH TEACHERS
V. OPENING FOR SPANISH TEACHER - CAMAS HIGH SCHOOL -
2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR
VI. AATSP BOOK CLUB
VII. CLAMOR: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
VIII. A MESSAGE FROM TREASURER BRIDGET YADEN
IX. SPANISH FILM IN TACOMA
X. NOCHE CULTURAL LATINOAMERICANA
XI. APRIL ACTIVITIES
XII. STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH BURGOS, SPAIN
XIII. LA TIENDA CADIZ
I. CONO SUR EVENT - APRIL 27: Sponsored by the South
Puget Sound Community College and the Juan de Fuca
Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of
Spanish and Portuguese.
A unique opportunity to learn more about this vibrant
part of the Spanish-speaking world. Join us in a tour
of four South American countries with experts in the
different areas.
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd. SW
Olympia WA 98512
Saturday, April 27th, 2002
Price: $20 for AATSP members and $25 for non-members.
The price includes a lunch
Six free clock hours offered.
AGENDA
09:30 - 10:00 Coffee and goodies
10:00 - 10:50 Maria Elena Tremaine - "Asi somos los
chilenos - Aspectos culturales observados desde
fuera."
11:00 - 11:50 Dr. Mario Ahrens - Argentina. La
singular hermana del sur.
12:00 - 01:00 Lunch.
01:10 - 02:00 Ricardo Chama - Una resena historica del
tango argentino
02:10 - 03:00 Dr. Shaw Gynan - Capsula cultural del
Paraguay
03:10 - 04:00 Video about life in Contemporary
Montevideo, Uruguay.
**** Registration: Please send registration and your
check (made out to "Juan de Fuca AATSP") by April 16th
to:
Carol Froelich
5135 Arlington Ct SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
II. ELECTION OF CHAPTER OFFICERS FOR 2003
Nominations are now being accepted for three chapter
positions open for election for 2003. The three
positions open are those of president, eastern vice
president, and that of secretary. All three positions
are for two-year terms. The positions of northwestern
vice president, southwestern vice president and
treasurer are not open for election until next year.
For the sake of continuity on the chapter executive
board, only half of the positions are open for
election each year.
Nominations close on May 31. Voting takes place by
mail ballot in September. Nominations are open to all
members in good standing. Please e-mail your
nomination to Steve Green at sslgrn@aol.com. (Steve
is completing his second term as chapter president and
is ineligible to run for re-election.) All candidates
are encouraged to submit a statement of 200 words or
less (if at all possible) about their candidacy. The
statement should include years teaching, service to
the language community, a short bio with relevant
information, and ideas for the chapter. We encourage
you to nominate yourself and/or a colleague. Serving
as a member of the chapter's executive board can be a
professionally rewarding and stimulating experience.
For more information, please see our constitution at
http://aatsp.20m.com/constitution.htm.
III: EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY: As I mentioned in the
last BOLE, I have a friend in Chile who is interested
in visiting a school in Washington State. He has 8
students that will be traveling with him this year,
and they are looking for families interested in
hosting them for 3 weeks. They will be visiting in
October (not in March as I stated before).
The students will participate in Spanish classes,
teaching about life in Chile. They also present songs
and dances.
In exchange, your students are invited to visit Chile
any time during the year, and stay with the students'
families in Chile.
For more information, contact Brenda Fisher at
bfisher@esd101.net.
IV. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SUMMER INTENSIVE
INSTITUTE FOR SECONDARY SPANISH TEACHERS: (Advanced
Spanish Grammar and Conversation)
August 5-16, 2002
Last year's institute participants told us they really
liked to concentrate on Spanish language, and that's
what we have done this year. If you can't go to a
Spanish-speaking country this summer, the Institute
may be just what you need to keep skills current or to
expand them.
This summer's institute has three components:
Intensive Language Practice, Conversation Practice and
Using the Web. All three components are integrated
and based, in part, on the results of student needs
questionnaires. Our Conversation Practice instructor
is also a dance teacher and plans to include some ways
to integrate dance into your curriculum in her
component.
Instructors are Maria Gillman for Intensive Language
Practice, Marina McVittie for Conversation Practice,
and Bridget Yaden for Using the Web. Gillman
coordinates third-year Spanish at UW and has taught in
previous institutes. McVittie teaches at the
secondary level and served as liaison to the UW in the
High School Spanish classes in the past. Yaden
coordinates the Language Resource Center at PLU.
Participants develop a final project on teaching a
particular grammar concept that integrates all
components of the Institute. Successful students
receive 5 credits of Spanish 499. Cost for the
Institute, including a $30 nonrefundable registration
fee, is $729. Students should have three years of
college Spanish or equivalent to attend. For more
information or to receive a complete brochure, call
206-685-6401 or e-mail lhk@u.washington.edu.
To register using a credit card, call 206-543-2310 or
1-800-543-2320 or see www.extension.washington.edu.
Reference Registration # 61950.
V. OPENING FOR SPANISH TEACHER - CAMAS HIGH SCHOOL -
2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR:
Job: 2002-5
Date: March 18, 2002
Position: Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE) - Two positions
possible
Location: Skyridge Mid School and/or Camas High School
Qualifications:
* Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an
endorsement in Spanish.
* Training and/or experience in teaching preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to meet the needs and
characteristics of students.
* Demonstrated high energy, enthusiasm and commitment
to teaching and to students.
* Demonstrated ability to work and communicate
effectively with students, staff and parents.
Contract: Continuing.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience,
Camas School District uses the state salary schedule.
Inside Closing Date: March 22, 2002, for applicants
from within Camas School District.
Application may be made by submitting a signed letter
of interest and a current resume to the
Human Resources Department.
Outside Closing Date: Open until filled.
Application Procedure:
1. Include a general cover letter of application
summarizing your qualifications.
2. Complete a certificated employment application
form, inserts and materials as required in the
application materials, including a
resume and college placement file.
3. Send materials to: Human Resources; Camas School
District No. 117; 1919 NE Ione St.; Camas, WA 98607.
If the above materials have already been completed and
are on file, submit to Human Resources a letter
indicating your interest in being considered for this
position. If you have questions, you may call between,
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at (360)
817-4400; or you may call our 24-hour job line and
leave a message (360) 817-4499.
VI. AATSP BOOK CLUB
Thanks to everyone who attended our book club
discussion at the WAFLT Spring Regional at Lake
Washington High School. We are extremely grateful to
the author of Argentine Tapestry, Dr. Mario Ahrens,
for leading the discussion. For those of you who did
not get a copy of the book, you can e-mail Dr. Ahrens
at pampapublishing@aol.com, or it is available at
amazon.com.
Our NEXT book club discussion will be at the WAFLT
fall conference in Tacoma this October. We will be
reading the book "La tabla de Flandes" by the
well-known and popular Spanish author Arturo
Prez-Reverte. This book is available at many stores,
including Barnes and Noble and on-line at www.bn.com
or www.amazon.com. It's only about $15.00.
Arturo Prez-Reverte is popular in Spain and around the
world. His books have been translated into many
languages, and his book "Club Dumas" has
been popular with readers in the United States.
We'll send out some discussion topics as the WAFLT
conference nears. Paloma Martnez-Carbajo, Assistant
Professor of Spanish at Pacific Lutheran University,
will begin the discussion with a brief introduction to
the author and his works, and the rest of the time
will be devoted to discussion. So get reading!
VII. CLAMOR: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
The co-editors of Clamor request your participation in
the next edition of Clamor. In conjunction with the
Juan de Fuca chapter's spring event, the theme of the
next issue of Clamor will be Brazil and el Cono Sur.
We are looking for original works, such as essays,
anecdotes, testimonies, book/movie/event reviews,
photos, poetry, etc. These works can be in English,
Portuguese, or Spanish. Please do not send any
non-original work, such as copies of copyrighted
articles, books, pictures, and webpages.
Please send your submissions by March 31, 2002, to
either Paloma Martinez-Carbajo
(martinezcarbajo@plu.edu), Ines
Miranda (mirandaines@hotmail.com), or Bridget Yaden
(yadenlbe@plu.edu). If you have any questions about
copyright issues, please do not hesitate to contact
one of us. We look forward to hearing from you! -The
editors of Clamor
VIII. A MESSAGE FROM TREASURER BRIDGET YADEN:
AATSP membership is for the calendar year. If your
membership has lapsed or you have not yet joined the
Juan de Fuca Chapter of the AATSP, please
send your membership form and payment to me. You can
download the form at our website at:
http://aatsp.20m.com. Your $50 dues includes the
following: 1-year membership to both the national and
state chapter of the AATSP; Hispania journal; Clamor
magazine; bi-monthly electronic newsletter
(Bolectrnico); the right for your students to
participate in the National Spanish Exam; discounted
or free admission to many great events all over the
state of Washington for Spanish and Portuguese
teachers at all levels. As you can see from the
contents of this BOLE, we have a lot of great events
coming up.
If you are already a member for this year, please
encourage your colleagues to join as well! If you
have any questions about your membership, please don't
hesitate to contact me at: yadenlbe@plu.edu. Gracias
/obrigada. -Bridget
IX. SPANISH FILM IN TACOMA
The following film will be coming to the Grand theatre
in Tacoma in April. For more information on the Grand
(hours, directions, etc.) please see
www.grandcinema.com "Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN" - April 26.
Already turning into one of the most talked about
movies of the new year, this sexy comedy with an edge
follows a summer road trip two teenage friends and an
adult female companion take in pursuit of a mythical
perfect beach. A provocative change of pace for
Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron (THE LITTLE PRINCESS,
GREAT EXPECTATIONS).
X. ASOCIACION COLOMBIANA DEL ESTADO DE WASHINGTON
PRESENTA:
**NOCHE CULTURAL LATINOAMERICANA**
!CON ARTISTAS Y ESCRITORES LATINOAMERICANOS!
Valor de la entrada: Donacion $5.00
Fecha: SABADO 6 DE ABRIL DE 6:00 P.M. a 10:00 P.M.
Lugar: HIGHLAND COVENANT CHURCH-PLANTA BAJA
Domicilio: 15022 N.E. Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98007
!NOCHE DE SORPRESAS!
Venta de Antojitos y Refrescos
Para mas informacion y reservacion comuniquese al
telefono (253) 630-4150 o al correo electronico:
asociacion_colombiana@hotmail.com
Los fondos recaudados de este evento beneficiaran a
los ninos menos favorecidos de Colombia
Auspiciado por Latin American Studies de la
Universidad de Washington
XI. APRIL ACTIVITIES
The Center for Spanish Studies is offering these
activities during April.
Admission is free and open to the public for all of
these activities.
* Hispanic Heritage in the Pacific Northwest. Dr.
Erasmo Gamboa.
Associate Professor of American Ethnic Studies,
completed his Ph.D. at the University of Washington
(1985). His publications include Mexican Labor and
World War II: Braceros in the Pacific Northwest
1942-1947 and Nosotros,
The Hispanic People of Oregon: Essays and
Recollections as well as numerous other articles and
chapters in books. His research and teaching include
the following areas: Mexican American and Latino
History of the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Ethnic and
Minority History, U.S. Labor and Immigration
History. Tuesday, April 2nd. 4:30 - 6:30
Communications 226, University of
Washington, Seattle. Two free clock hours offered.
* "Literatura Catalana: Una produccio d'ara i de
sempre" (Literatura Catalana: Una produccion de ahora
y de siempre). April 23rd was declared the
International day of the book by the UNESCO by request
of the Catalan Regional Goverment as a celebration of
the date when both Cervantes and
Shakespeare died. Maria Lightner, Visiting Spanish
Instructor at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma
will present a general introduction to
the rich literature of Catalonia. Tuesday, April 23rd.
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Communications 226 , University of Washington,
Seattle. Two free clock hours offered.
* RATAS, RATONES Y RATEROS, An Ecuadorian Film In
Spanish with English Subtitles. Date: Thursday April
11th, Time: 6:00 P.M. Location:
Smith Hall, Room 211, University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington. Para mas informacion y
reservacion comuniquese al correo electronico:
asociacion_club_ecuador@yahoo.com.
"Ratas, ratones, rateros" " tells the sad and dramatic
story of petty delinquents; altough, it appears to be
a parable of the Ecuadorian society,
since each one of of the three principal characters
represents the three major regions of the country: the
Andes, the coast and the jungle. The world
of Salvador, a young and naive petty thief, is about
to be shaken with the arrival of his cousin Angel, an
ex-convict in search of easy money and a
hideout. Salvador gets wrapped in his cousin's twisted
dealings in an attempt to escape from his suffocating
family environment. Dragging
along his family and friends, Salvador ends up
destroying the few things that made sense in his life.
Salvador seals his destiny and relegates himself to a
life where only crime exists.
"Ratas, ratones, rateros" tells a story of innocence
lost, through an intimate look at delinquency in a
Latin-American country.
One of the protagonists, Carlos Valencia, said in
Huelva, Spain, that filming in Ecuador is very
difficult, because there is no public support
and, perhaps for this reason, the movies produced in
this country are rare.
The actor emphasized that the social responsibility of
the film is so great, that several people told the
members of the filming team that this would
damage the image of Ecuador. "Nevertheless -the actor
affirmed- this is the reality and we are part of a
country with many problems, corruption and
delinquency: we are not only the beautiful Andean
music that everyone knows."
The movie, a miracle of simplicity and sobriety, which
narrates the sad process of loosing the innocence, was
shown in Trieste, Venecia, San
Sebastian and Toronto, and it received praises from
the international critics everywhere it played. The
Director was born in Quito in 1972 and, after studying
Filming in a university in Los Angeles, USA, returned
to his country with the idea of making this movie,
which is the first he directs.
In the past, he made several short films and
"videoclips." "Ratas, ratones, rateros" was nominated
for the "Premio Goya" as the Best Foreign Movie of the
Spanish Language. Directed by Sebastian Cordero.
XII. The Center for Applied Second Language Studies
at the University of Oregon is seeking schools to
pilot their web-based, computer adaptive reading
assessment. The results of this pilot will not be
official, but will give students and teachers a good
idea of general reading proficiency according to ACTFL
reading/writing proficiency guidelines and the Oregon
Benchmarks.
The assessment will automatically analyze student
responses in terms of specific strengths and
weaknesses and make results immediately available to
teachers. It will also compare students' scores with
scores nationally, giving you information that may be
helpful for program evaluation. The assessment is a
"smart test" that reacts to students' responses by
giving
them easier or more difficult items based on their
responses. In this way, every student takes a
customized assessment that will be neither too easy
nor too difficult for them, so the test is appropriate
for students of any level through intermediate-mid.
Students need only a recent web browser and an
Internet connection to take this assessment. You can
give the test in one class period.
The Spanish pilot will run from May 1 through May 31.
If you are interested in piloting this test, please
contact Olivia Berkey at oberkey@oregon.uoregon.edu by
April 15, and give her your name, school name, school
address, and telephone number. She will then send you
an orientation packet. Your participation is very
helpful in their effort to create a fair,
user-friendly, computer adaptive reading proficiency
test of Spanish. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact Olivia.
XII. STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH BURGOS, SPAIN
If you are interested in organizing a student exchange
with a group of students from Burgos, Spain please
contact this teacher ASAP. (The deadline is April
1st.) The students are in grades 10 and 11.
Pilar Gomez
I.E.S. Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente,
c/ Pablo Casals, 4 -
09007 Burgos
La direccion de correo electronico es:
ies.felix.de.la.fuente@centros4.pntic.mec.es o
947470347@telefonica.net
El telefono del centro es 011 -34 - 947470244.
XIII. LA TIENDA CADIZ is a new store featuring foods,
wines, books, and meals from Spain and Portugal.
Sumptuously decorated, it specializes in authentic
imported cheeses and wines, but also has readings and
cultural events open to the public.
Located at 350 15th Avenue East on Seattle's Capitol
Hill, they serve dinner from 5-11 nightly.
The following culinary events are scheduled for April:
4/7 Portuguese and Galician Spanish cheese tasting,
3-5 p.m.
4/13 Spanish wine tasting, featuring the Rioja
region, 3-5 p.m.
4/14 Valencian Cooking, featuring a Paella class and
dinner, 4-7 p.m. Total cost is $30 per person.